Field Sales Representative
About The Position
As a Field Sales Representative at Nielsen, you will recruit households to participate in Nielsen ratings. The role is field-based, with at least 75% of the week spent driving to and recruiting homes. You will meet residents, explain participation, build trust, and collect household information. Candidates must reside in the Brooklyn or Bronx areas. Overnight stays in another metro area may be required for up to 50% of the time based on business needs. This is a non-traditional desk job suited to someone who enjoys sales, meeting people, working independently, and representing Nielsen in homes and communities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, or at least 2 years of equivalent work experience.
- Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
- Strong computer skills, including mobile devices and common workplace applications.
- Excellent communication and persuasion skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English for participant conversations, documentation, and safety-related interactions.
- Ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends.
- Willingness and ability to travel overnight up to 50% of the time.
- Strong sales, customer service, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
- Ability to adapt to a wide range of home and community environments while maintaining professionalism.
- Must reside in the Brooklyn or Bronx areas.
- Must be willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to work outside in all weather conditions while recruiting at preselected residential addresses.
- Ability to navigate stairs, elevators, walkways, driveways, and a wide variety of home entrances.
- Ability to drive for extended periods, including up to 8 hours a day.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
- Ability to kneel, bend, and move through residential entryways as needed.
- Ability to walk one-half mile.
- Ability to lift 20 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Drive to selected homes using a company-provided vehicle.
- Recruit statistically selected households through unannounced visits and conduct in-person interviews.
- Explain participation clearly, build rapport, and encourage enrollment.
- Collect and accurately enter household demographic and technical data.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance procedures are followed.
- Meet performance goals, quality standards, and customer satisfaction targets.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and wellness plans.
- 401(k) with a Nielsen company match.
- Generous paid time off policy.
- Depending on the role, a company-provided vehicle and/or discretionary incentive or bonus eligibility.
- Potential eligibility for bonuses, equity, or other incentives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
